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DxDesigner for Expedition PCB Flow

This course will develop your skills in the DxDesigner environment, enabling you to clearly and accurately draw correct-by-design schematics.
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On-Demand Training

Self-paced online training lets you acquire course skills any time, from any computer, complete with software access and hands-on lab exercises. Start your training within minutes of registration! Learn more about on-demand training

Live Online (instructor-led remote training)

Live Online classes deliver all the interactivity and depth of the traditional classroom,
from the convenience of your own computer, with hands-on exercises and course materials.
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Course details

Become more productive when drawing schematics in DxDesigner. In this course, Mentor’s expert instructors teach you how to use all aspects of DxDesigner, from initiating a project all the way to packaging in order to forward to layout in Expedition PCB.

What you'll learn

Lecture/demonstration discussions will be followed by hands-on lab experiences to reinforce knowledge gained from the lecture material. The course steps you through using DxDesigner on real designs:

Setting up a project
Learn how to create a new project, use templates, and modify the settings to customize your design.

Placing components
Learn how to use DxDataBook to efficiently find, place, and replace components on your board.

Creating connections
Learn how to quickly add nets, buses, special components, and links to your board.

Best schematic design techniques
Learn how to take advantage of the power user features, such as finding/replacing text, manipulating nets, and using the command line.

Using hierarchical design
Learn how to implement the bottom-up process and top-down process hierarchy—advantageous for complex board drawings.

Creating symbols
Learn how to use the powerful symbol editor to meet your complex component requirements.